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High Protein Low Calorie Ground Beef Stir Fry

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A quick and easy high protein low calorie ground beef recipe perfect for clean eating, weight loss, and meal prep. Made with lean beef, cabbage, and scallions, this stir fry is ready in just 25 minutes.

Ingredients

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1/4 cup olive oil

1 chopped onion

5 garlic cloves, grated

2 lbs lean ground beef (93/7)

Salt, pepper, red chili flakes

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos

28 oz shredded cabbage or slaw

5 scallions, thinly sliced

Optional: 4 scrambled eggs for extra protein

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and a pinch of salt. Cook until soft and golden (about 10 minutes).

  2. Add grated garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. Stir in ground beef and cook until mostly browned.

  4. Season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

  5. Add shredded cabbage and soy sauce. Cook on medium-high until cabbage wilts.

  6. Top with scallions, cover the skillet, and let them steam briefly.

  7. Optional: Scramble 4–6 eggs in a separate pan and serve over the stir fry for a protein boost.

 

  1. Serve hot with cauliflower rice, lettuce wraps, or stuffed in bell peppers.

Notes

  • For keto or paleo versions, skip carrots in the slaw mix.

  • Swap beef with ground turkey or shredded chicken if preferred.

 

  • Add extra vegetables like mushrooms, bell peppers, or spinach for variety.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.nutrientsrecipes.com/high-protein-low-calorie-ground-beef-recipe/